Henderson County (Jan 8, 2021) - As Henderson County nears the transition to the second phase of Covid-19 vaccinations, Pardee UNC Health Care announced a broad partnership that will focus on logistics and workforce for what is anticipated to be a process over many months.
On Dec. 22, Henderson County received 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine. Throughout the past week, front-line health department staff, paramedics and other EMT first responders received their first dose in the two-part vaccination series.
First responders lined up to receive their vaccine Saturday at the Thomas H. Thompson Emergency Services Center. Among those vaccinated included Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin, Henderson County Emergency Services Director Jimmy Brissie, Etowah-Horse Shoe Fire Chief Mike Huggins and Mills River Fire Chief Rick Livingston.
“This is important for everybody,” said Sheriff Griffin, who also serves as an Edneyville firefighter and was able to receive the vaccine. “I believe in the science, when you research this, about this vaccine and we’ve got to do something to mitigate this spread we are seeing. So please encourage everybody you know to get vaccinated. We will be much better off down the road.”
Henderson County considered critical for COVID cases; Surpasses 5,100
The number of COVID-19 cases in Henderson County since the start of the pandemic has surpassed 5,100.
As of Monday, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has identified 5,172 COVID-19 cases in Henderson County and reports 89 deaths linked to the virus.
Figures in surrounding counties continue to rise. A total of 8,893 cases and 144 deaths have been reported so far in Buncombe County; 868 cases and 10 deaths in Transylvania County; and 692 cases and 13 deaths in Polk County.
The average number of cases per 100,000 residents in the last 14 days in Henderson County is 1,054, significantly higher than neighboring counties. Buncombe County is at 714, with 515 for Transylvania County and 594 for Polk County.
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